Activity # You may give the number corresponding to the 38 activities from the text to identify one of the activities.
TExES comp.#___ You must have activities that represent each of the 10 Superintendent competencies.
Summary of Activity - Describe the activity you plan on implementing or participating in during your internship – you may use any of the internship activities identified in the School Leader Internship, 2nd edition, pp. 19 – 68.
Resource Person
Projected Date to be Completed
Vision/ Mission 1-a p. 22
Domain I Competency 2: District Culture and Vision
Analyze the school’s vision/mission statement as it relates to the master schedule. Determine if the vision statement is reflected in the reality of the master schedule. Provide a summary and recommendations.
Campus Principal
5/1/12
Strategic Planning 2-c p. 23
Domain I Competency 2: District Culture and Vision
Serve on the strategic development team for the district. Log your time and duties as part of the team. Cite significant learning and recommendations.
Superintendent
2/15/12
Data Collection and Analysis 3-Other p. 24
Domain I Competency 2: District Culture and Vision
Review the ways in which Progress Monitoring (PM) assessment data are used by the following: superintendent, administrative team, and faculty. Devise a schedule for PM assessments, intervention plan upon completion, and monitoring procedures by administration.
Self
2/15/12
Negotiating/ Consensus Building 5-c p. 26
Domain I Competency 2: District Culture and Vision
Address issues on Middle School Campus. Use steps for resolution. Reach consensus for a plan to resolve the issue. Create plan of action and summarize results.
Superintendent Middle School Principal
2/29/12
Collaborative Decision Making 6-c p. 27
Domain I Competency 2: District Culture and Vision
Survey administrators and school teachers to assess the areas in which they believe decisions should be reached collaboratively. Include in the survey the perceived level of interest, expertise, need for a high-quality decision, and support for the decision. Discuss the results of the survey with the superintendent and compare the administrators’ beliefs and current practices with those of the teachers for agreement or disagreement.
Superintendent Principals and Teachers
9/15/12
Effective Communication 4-e p. 25
Domain I Competency 3: Communication and Collaboration with the Community
Review and analyze current policy and practices that provide a “student voice.” Interview a sampling of students from various informal groups, and assess differing perspectives on how to effectively increase the rights of students to be heard. Provide a summary of results and recommendations.
Campus Principal
5/25/12
Effective Communication 4-f p. 25
Domain I Competency 3: Communication and Collaboration with the Community
Review and critique the processes used by the district to monitor the ongoing communication between the district and faculty and parents.
Superintendent
6/1/12
Community/ Public Relations 25-b p. 53
Domain I Competency 3: Communication and Collaboration with the Community
Assist in the preparation of a written communication to be sent out to the public. Include a copy of the communication.
Superintendent
8/1/12
Parent Involvement 26-d p. 54
Domain I Competency 3: Communication and Collaboration with the Community
Observe a meeting of the site-based council. Assess the role of parents in the process, and provide any recommendations for increasing the effectiveness of their role. Include the agenda, outcomes of the meeting, and recommendations.
Federal Programs Director
5/1/12
Climate for Cultural Diversity 27-a p. 55
Domain I Competency 3: Communication and Collaboration with the Community
Examine and evaluate the school library with regard to resources that address the heritage and values of culturally diverse populations. Include a copy of the evaluation and recommendations.
School Librarian
9/1/12
Community/ Business Involvement and Partnerships 28-c p. 56
Domain I Competency 3: Communication and Collaboration with the Community
Interview two community leaders that reside in the district attendance zone. Focus on their perceptions of the quality of education, concerns, and recommendations for the schools. Include a summary of the interview.
Community Members
9/1/12
Position Goals and Requirements 29-a p. 58
Domain I Competency 1: Act in an Ethical Manner Competency 4: Respond to political, social, etc. context
Obtain a copy of the job description and evaluation instrument used for the position of superintendent. Analyze the correlation between the requirements listed in the job description and the performance standards of the evaluation. Include copies of the job description and evaluation as well as the analysis.
Superintendent
9/1/12
Philosophy/ History of Education 30-a p. 59
Domain I Competency 1: Act in an Ethical Manner Competency 4: Respond to political, social, etc. context
Find a retired educator or elderly community members, and conduct an interview. Focus on the oral history of the community and school system. Note significant events that affect the district today. Include highlights of the interview.
Community Member
9/1/12
Ethics 31-c p. 60
Domain I Competency 1: Act in an Ethical Manner Competency 4: Respond to political, social, etc. context
Meet with a representative group of students. Solicit their beliefs about and experiences with ethical practices in the school or classroom. Using the student perspectives, make recommendations for ensuring greater ethical practices for all students.
Students
6/1/12
Interpersonal Relationships 32-a p. 61
Domain I Competency 1: Act in an Ethical Manner Competency 4: Respond to political, social, etc. context
Skills to develop: Acknowledge accomplishments of other Accept criticism Avoid being defensive when challenged Attempt to resolve conflict constructively
Staff
9/1/12
School Board Policy and Procedures/ State and Federal Law 33-b p. 63
Domain I Competency 1: Act in an Ethical Manner Competency 4: Respond to political, social, etc. context
Attend as many board meetings as possible. Include the agendas in the notebook, followed by a list of outcomes/decisions pertaining to each agenda item and any recommendations.
Superintendent
9/1/12
School Board Policy and Procedures/ State and Federal Law 33-c p. 63
Domain I Competency 1: Act in an Ethical Manner Competency 4: Respond to political, social, etc. context
Review the board training requirements and the role of the superintendent in this process. A summary of the requirements, process, and the superintendent’s role will be included.
Superintendent
9/1/12
Analyzing the Curriculum 7-h p. 30
Domain II Competency 5: Ensures Alignment of Curriculum
Go to the website of the American Psychological Association and search for “Learner-Centered Psychological Principles: A Framework” (www.apa.org/ed/lcp.html). Apply these fourteen principles to understanding the strengths and weaknesses of the instructional program at your district.
Self
7/1/12
School/Program Scheduling 8-a p. 31
Domain II Competency 5: Ensures Alignment of Curriculum
Analyze the high school schedule and make recommendations for increased efficiency and meeting student needs. Present these findings to the person responsible for scheduling to discuss their feasibility and merit. Note the analysis, recommendations and comments from the person responsible for scheduling.
High School Principal
5/1/12
School/Program Scheduling 8-c P. 31
Domain II Competency 5: Ensures Alignment of Curriculum
Meet with the counselor responsible for changes in student class schedules. Discuss the number of changes, rationale for changes, and ramifications on the changes. Examine ways to reduce changes and/or better meet student needs. Provide a summary and recommendations.
High School Counselor
5/1/12
Supervision of Instruction/ Instructional Strategies 9-b (Modified) P. 32
Domain II Competency 5: Ensures Alignment of Curriculum
Conduct clinical supervision with campus administrators. Guide them through observation, analysis, and post-conference through classroom observations.
Campus Principals
5/1/12
Supervision of Instruction/ Instructional Strategies 9-f (Modified) P. 32
Domain II Competency 5: Ensures Alignment of Curriculum
Select and administer Learning- walk evaluation instrument. Modify the instrument to better meet the needs of the district.
Administrative Team
6/1/12
Supervision of Instruction/ Instructional Strategies 9-h p. 33
Domain II Competency 5: Ensures Alignment of Curriculum
Interview district-level principal(s) and assess current needs, goals, and level of service provided by central office instructional staff. Include assessment and recommendations.
Campus Principal
6/1/12
Supervision of Co-curricular Education 13-d p. 38
Domain II Competency 5: Ensures Alignment of Curriculum
Meet with a group of randomly selected students to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of co-curricular activities. Recommendations for improving/expanding the strengths of such activities into other subject areas will be listed and included.
Students
6/1/12
Federal Programs Administration 34-c p. 64
Domain II Competency 5: Ensures Alignment of Curriculum
Interview a professional responsible for vocational education. Major requirements, concerns, and goals for the program will be discussed. Summarize these issues and cite current and future plans to address these issues. Include the summary, including recommendations for improvement.
Federal Programs Director
5/1/12
Learning/ Motivation Theory 10-a p. 34
Domain II Competency 6: Advocate for Student Learning
Review methods used to encourage student motivation in the classroom. Read two articles from referenced journals on motivation strategies, and discuss readings with selected administrators and faculty. Write a reflection.
Campus Principals and Teachers
8/1/12
Learning/ Motivation Theory 10-b p. 34
Domain II Competency 6: Advocate for Student Learning
Survey school faculty on methods used to motivate students. Survey a sample of students soliciting methods that motivate them to perform in school. Compare and contrast the two surveys. Include comparison and recommendations.
Campus Teachers and Students
6/1/12
Learning/ Motivation Theory 10-e p. 34
Domain II Competency 6: Advocate for Student Learning
Compile a list of all options for student belonging that the school offers. These could include clubs, study groups, sports teams, and other formal and informal groups. Calculate the percentage of students that belong to one or more student groups. Meet with several students to brainstorm reasons students choose to belong or not to belong. Seek recommendations for more students belonging. Include the list, percentages, and recommendations.
Students
6/1/12
Learning/ Motivation Theory 10-f p. 34
Domain II Competency 6: Advocate for Student Learning
Compile a list of all forms of student recognition (honor roll, school letter jackets, most improved student awards, etc.) that the school practices. Calculate the percentage of students that receive some type of school recognition. Survey a broad spectrum of teachers, students, and parents, and elicit additional means of recognizing students.
Campus Principals, Teachers, Students and Parents
6/1/12
Learning Technology 11-c (Modified) p. 35
Domain II Competency 6: Advocate for Student Learning Domain II Competency 8: Effective Leadership in Technology
Evaluate the technology software used on each campus and make recommendations for implementation and use of software into instruction, intervention programs, etc.
Campus Principals and Teachers
7/1/12
Evaluation of Student Achievement/ Testing and Measurements 12-a p. 36
Domain II Competency 6: Advocate for Student Learning
Review board policy and assess degree of compliance with board policy and educational plan. Discuss curriculum and assessment of student achievement with administrators and faculty. Write a reflective statement regarding the ways in which evaluations and assessments of student achievement might be improved. Include assessment of compliance and recommendations.
Campus Principals and Staff
7/1/12
Evaluation of Student Achievement/ Testing and Measurements 12-d p. 36
Domain II Competency 6: Advocate for Student Learning
Form and lead a team of math teachers to study and develop a plan for improving test scores. The plan should be feasible but may require additional funds and/or a broader base of support for its implementation. Include the plan and an overview of the team process.
Math Teachers
9/1/12
Student Discipline 16-Other p. 42
Domain II Competency 6: Advocate for Student Learning
Review board policy and school handbooks with respect to discipline. Review current ISS Discipline policy/procedures for consistency with campus policies and compliance with board policy/school handbooks. Complete reflective statement and make recommendations.
Campus Principals
8/1/12
Current Issues Affecting Teaching and Learning 36-Other p. 36
Domain II Competency 6: Advocate for Student Learning
Observe classrooms for district trends regarding the occurrence of student-centered classrooms vs. teacher-centered classrooms. Develop a plan to increase student-centered classrooms and student engagement. Provide a copy of the plan and results.
Campus Principals
7/1/12
Staff Development/ Adult Learning 14-b (Modified) p. 39
Domain II Competency 7: Implement Staff Evaluation and Development System
Based on a Needs Assessment and teacher surveys/staff development evaluations, create a staff development plan. Analyze the plan with respect to school mission, student achievement, and teacher evaluations.
Teachers
4/1/12
Personnel Procedures 23-Other p. 50
Domain II Competency 7: Implement Staff Evaluation System
Review and modify current exit interview process. Provide copy of new procedures
Superintendent
6/1/12
Gen. Office Adm./ Tech. 18-Other p. 45
Domain III Competency 8: Effective Leadership in Budget, Personnel, etc.
Work with key office personnel at the district to create job descriptions for each position. Meet with these persons to discuss their major duties, concerns and recommendations for the actual work they perform.
Office Staff
8/1/12
School Operations/ Policies 19-Other p. 46
Domain III Competency 8: Effective Leadership in Budget, Personnel, etc.
Meet with campus administrators to review procedures for contacting parents of students who are absent. Incorporate Alert Now into new procedures. Provide a copy of the new procedures.
Campus Principals
8/1/12
Supervision of the Budget 24-c p. 51
Domain III Competency 8: Effective Leadership in Budget, Personnel, etc.
Participate in the budget planning process for the district. Provide an overview of the process and any recommendations.
Superintendent
8/1/12
Supervision of the Budget 24-d p. 51
Domain III Competency 8: Effective Leadership in Budget, Personnel, etc.
Complete a requisition for a service or supply item from a budgeted account. Provide a copy of the requisition and a brief description of the path it follows for approval.
Business Office Manager
7/1/12
Professional Affiliations and Resources 37-a p. 67
Domain III Competency 8: Effective Leadership and Management
Contact several experienced superintendents and compile a list of professional associations, service organizations and local, state, and federal agencies that provide expertise and service. Include the list of resources and their major area of service.
Superintendents
9/1/12
Professional Library 38-a p. 68
Domain III Competency 8: Effective Leadership and Management
Compile a list of books, publications, training manuals, and district or state publications used or recommended for superintendents. The list should include resources of the highest quality and relevance to the position and educational leaderships. Include the list.
Superintendents
9/1/12
Facility and Maintenance Administration 20-Other p. 47
Domain III Competency 9: Provide Leadership to District’s Physical Plant
Meet with the director of maintenance to review job responsibilities and schedules of staff. Complete an evaluation of staffing responsibilities for equity and balance.
Director of Maintenance
8/1/12
Student Transportation 21-Other p. 48
Domain III Competency 9: Provide Leadership to Ensure a Safe Environment
Design and implement staff development for bus drivers, placing an emphasis on discipline procedures and skills. Provide a summation of the training and recommendation for additional training needs for bus drivers.
Director of Transportation
8/24/12
Food Services 22-a p. 49
Domain III Competency 9: Provide Leadership to Ensure a Safe Environment
Interview the district food service manager to discuss the current requirements, concerns, and issues of the program. Provide a summary of findings.
Director of Food Service
8/1/12
Change Process 15-Other p. 41
Domain III Competency 10: Problem-solving Skills for Positive Change
Meet with staff at each campus to create a plan toward school improvement. Create an Ideal State for the district and discuss obstacles in reaching this state. Create a plan for overcoming these barriers.
Superintendent Teachers
9/1/12
Student Services 17-Other p. 43
Domain III Competency 10: Decision-making for Positive Change
Examine current career pathways and industry certifications available in the district. Make recommendations for additional pathways and/or certifications.
CTE Director and CTE Teachers
5/1/12
Issue and Conflict Resolution 35-a p. 65
Domain III Competency 10: Decision-making for Positive Change
Review CTE Program. Find at least two persons on either side of the issue. Meet with the chosen persons in a group or individually to ascertain the goals for each side. Ensure that each side understands the goals of the other side. Develop a list of concerns that each side has about the opposing side. Devise a resolution that helps both sides achieve their goals and addresses all concerns. Meet with both sides to reach consensus on the new proposal or plan. Include the goals, list of concerns, and consensus on goals. Include any recommendation for the district concerning the issue.
Federal Programs Director Campus Principals CTE Teachers
You may give the number corresponding to the 38 activities from the text to identify one of the activities.
You must have activities that represent each of the 10 Superintendent competencies.
Person
Completed
1-a
p. 22
2-c
p. 23
Competency 2: District Culture and Vision
3-Other
p. 24
Competency 2: District Culture and Vision
5-c
p. 26
Competency 2: District Culture and Vision
Middle School Principal
6-c
p. 27
Competency 2: District Culture and Vision
Principals and Teachers
4-e
p. 25
Competency 3: Communication and Collaboration with the Community
4-f
p. 25
Competency 3: Communication and Collaboration with the Community
25-b
p. 53
Competency 3: Communication and Collaboration with the Community
26-d
p. 54
Competency 3: Communication and Collaboration with the Community
27-a
p. 55
Competency 3: Communication and Collaboration with the Community
28-c
p. 56
Competency 3: Communication and Collaboration with the Community
29-a
p. 58
Competency 1: Act in an Ethical Manner
Competency 4: Respond to political, social, etc. context
30-a
p. 59
Competency 1: Act in an Ethical Manner
Competency 4: Respond to political, social, etc. context
31-c
p. 60
Competency 1: Act in an Ethical Manner
Competency 4: Respond to political, social, etc. context
32-a
p. 61
Competency 1: Act in an Ethical Manner
Competency 4: Respond to political, social, etc. context
Acknowledge accomplishments of other
Accept criticism
Avoid being defensive when challenged
Attempt to resolve conflict constructively
33-b
p. 63
Competency 1: Act in an Ethical Manner
Competency 4: Respond to political, social, etc. context
33-c
p. 63
Competency 1: Act in an Ethical Manner
Competency 4: Respond to political, social, etc. context
7-h
p. 30
Competency 5: Ensures Alignment of Curriculum
8-a
p. 31
Competency 5: Ensures Alignment of Curriculum
8-c
P. 31
Competency 5: Ensures Alignment of Curriculum
9-b (Modified)
P. 32
Competency 5: Ensures Alignment of Curriculum
9-f (Modified)
P. 32
Competency 5: Ensures Alignment of Curriculum
9-h
p. 33
Competency 5: Ensures Alignment of Curriculum
13-d
p. 38
Competency 5: Ensures Alignment of Curriculum
34-c
p. 64
Competency 5: Ensures Alignment of Curriculum
10-a
p. 34
Competency 6: Advocate for Student Learning
10-b
p. 34
Competency 6: Advocate for Student Learning
10-e
p. 34
Competency 6: Advocate for Student Learning
10-f
p. 34
Competency 6: Advocate for Student Learning
11-c (Modified)
p. 35
Competency 6: Advocate for Student Learning
Domain II
Competency 8: Effective Leadership in Technology
12-a
p. 36
Competency 6: Advocate for Student Learning
12-d
p. 36
Competency 6: Advocate for Student Learning
16-Other
p. 42
Competency 6: Advocate for Student Learning
36-Other
p. 36
Competency 6: Advocate for Student Learning
14-b (Modified)
p. 39
Competency 7: Implement Staff Evaluation and Development System
23-Other
p. 50
Competency 7: Implement Staff Evaluation System
18-Other
p. 45
Competency 8: Effective Leadership in Budget, Personnel, etc.
19-Other
p. 46
Competency 8: Effective Leadership in Budget, Personnel, etc.
24-c
p. 51
Competency 8: Effective Leadership in Budget, Personnel, etc.
24-d
p. 51
Competency 8: Effective Leadership in Budget, Personnel, etc.
37-a
p. 67
Competency 8: Effective Leadership and Management
38-a
p. 68
Competency 8: Effective Leadership and Management
20-Other
p. 47
Competency 9: Provide Leadership to District’s Physical Plant
21-Other
p. 48
Competency 9: Provide Leadership to Ensure a Safe Environment
22-a
p. 49
Competency 9: Provide Leadership to Ensure a Safe Environment
15-Other
p. 41
Competency 10: Problem-solving Skills for Positive Change
Teachers
17-Other
p. 43
Competency 10: Decision-making for Positive Change
35-a
p. 65
Competency 10: Decision-making for Positive Change
Campus Principals
CTE Teachers